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Benchtop shaking incubators provide temperature-controlled shaking cultivation on a compact footprint. These units are suitable for laboratories with limited space or as a supplement to larger floor-standing models. The range includes models with and without cooling from Axotron, Labwit and Infors, featuring shaking areas from 350×300 mm to 450×400 mm.

Benchtop units / Benchtop unit with cooling

Benchtop units / Benchtop units without cooling

Benchtop shaking incubators: with and without cooling

Benchtop shaking incubators are designed for smaller footprints and are suitable as primary units in laboratories with lower cultivation volumes or as supplementary equipment alongside floor-standing units. The range includes models with integrated cooling for cultivation below room temperature, as well as more cost-effective models without cooling for standard applications at temperatures above ambient.

Benchtop units with cooling

The Axotron IS-RDD3 offers a shaking area of 450×400 mm, a circular orbit of Ø 26 mm and a speed range of 30–400 rpm — with integrated cooling for cultivation below ambient temperature. List price: 5,300.00 €.

Benchtop units without cooling

For standard applications without cooling requirements, several models are available: Axotron IS-RSD3 (450×400 mm, Ø 26 mm, 30–400 rpm, promotional price 3,220.00 €), IS-RSDA (350×300 mm, Ø 26 mm, 30–300 rpm, 4,150.00 €), Labwit 311 DS (71 l volume, 19 mm stroke, RT+5°C to 80°C, 6,200.00 €) and Infors Minitron (1-tier, 25 mm or 50 mm stroke).

Frequently asked questions about benchtop shaking incubators

Answers to important questions regarding benchtop shaking incubators:

What are benchtop shaking incubators used for?

Benchtop shaking incubators are used for the temperature-controlled cultivation of microorganisms, cell cultures or suspensions under continuous shaking motion. Typical applications include expression cultures, pre-incubations and screening approaches in microbiology, biotechnology and pharmaceutical research.

Which shaking area and orbit do I need?

The shaking area depends on the number and size of the culture vessels. The available range offers areas from 350×300 mm to 450×400 mm. The orbit stroke influences mixing: smaller strokes (19–26 mm) are suitable for microtitre plates and small flasks, while larger strokes (50 mm) are suitable for Erlenmeyer flasks from 500 ml.

When is a benchtop shaking incubator with cooling required?

A unit with integrated cooling is necessary if cultivation is to take place below room temperature, such as for temperature-sensitive protein expressions or psychrophilic organisms. The Axotron IS-RDD3 offers this function, while models without cooling are designed for applications above ambient temperature.

What distinguishes benchtop units from floor-standing units?

Benchtop shaking incubators require less floor space and are suitable for laboratories with limited space or lower cultivation volumes. Floor-standing units offer larger shaking areas, sometimes multiple tiers and higher capacities. Both designs can be combined to create flexible capacities.

Which accessories are useful for benchtop shaking incubators?

Depending on the culture vessel, suitable holders or universal trays are required. For GLP or GMP-relevant processes, external temperature loggers can be added for independent documentation. Clamps and mounts for Erlenmeyer flasks of various sizes expand the application possibilities.

How do I receive a quote for a benchtop shaking incubator?

For the units listed here, individual quotes can be requested directly from the dealer. An enquiry should include details on the desired shaking area, orbit stroke, temperature range and, if applicable, cooling requirements in order to receive a suitable configuration.

How are benchtop shaking incubators set up and commissioned?

Benchtop units require a stable, level surface with sufficient load-bearing capacity. The location should be low-vibration and maintain minimum clearances for air circulation, especially for units with cooling. After setup, the temperature, speed and shaking time are set according to the application protocol.